Toronto Public Health

• Toronto schools to gradually resume extracurricular activities

  Extracurricular activities will be allowed to resume at Toronto schools under updated guidance from public health officials.

  Health

  Sep 20
• City of Toronto turns to TTC as staff roll out mobile COVID-19 vaccine clinics using buses

  The TTC buses will be used as Toronto Public Health looks to hold more than 100 clinics a week in areas where there is higher foot traffic and lower COVID-19 vaccination rates.

  Health

  Sep 2
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• Toronto Public Health recommends employers require proof of COVID vaccination

  Dr. Eileen de Villa says the employer policy should be complete with timelines and a plan to protect workers' personal health information.

  Health

  Aug 20
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• Toronto Public Health orders downtown steakhouse to temporarily close due to COVID-19 outbreak

  According to the Toronto Public Health website, there were at least six confirmed cases linked to the luxury restaurant.

  Health

  Aug 12
• City of Toronto expanding access for walk-in COVID 19 vaccinations at municipal clinics

  Starting on Saturday, walk-in appointments will be available at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, the Hangar, and the Cloverdale Mall to anyone over the age of 18.

  Health

  Jul 9
• Ontario ombudsman’s report highlights lack of oversight of public health units

  Paul Dube also highlighted a lack of progress on implementing legislation that would give the ombudsman jurisdiction over all police oversight bodies.

  Health

  Jun 29
• Toronto Public Health defends COVID-19 vaccine allocations to portal, clinics amid surge in demand

  "... As we have throughout the course of the vaccination campaign, we'll continue to refine our vaccination efforts so that we're achieving the goals of the vaccination campaign."

  Health

  Jun 16
• City of Toronto adding 30K Moderna COVID-19 vaccine appointments

  Toronto residents will be able to book Moderna vaccine appointments as of 8 a.m. on June 16.

  Crime

  Jun 15
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• COVID-19: Toronto Public Health further limits in-person attendance in schools, educational settings

  Toronto Public Health says the order is meant to supplement the provincially mandated school closures and will take effect at 12:01 a.m. Monday.

  Health

  May 6
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• Federal quarantine hotel in Toronto won’t be fully closed after 13 staff test positive for COVID-19

  Toronto Public Health says inspections on Tuesday found some areas for improvement like more restrictions in the lunch room, more signage and centralized screening.

  Health

  May 4